Question

The sales tax in Pennsylvania is 8%. If the tax on an item is $108, find the cost of the item.

Answer 1

$1350

Explanation:

let the cost be x

8 % of x=108

x=108×100/8=1350 $

Answer 2

$116.64

Explanation:

Sales Tax Amount = Net Price x (Sales Tax Percentage / 100)

Total Price = Net Price + Sales Tax Amount